Description
Fusion dessert blending classic peach cobbler with creamy cheesecake donuts delivers incredible Southern-inspired sweetness. Crisp pastry, fresh peaches, and rich cream cheese create a memorable treat that delights palates and celebrates regional culinary traditions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or canned peaches, drained)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft the peach compote by simmering diced peaches with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly thickened. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a donut pan with non-stick spray. Blend dry ingredients in one bowl, combining flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk wet ingredients separately, mixing buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Merge wet and dry ingredients gently, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Carefully fill donut pan cavities about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake donuts for 10-12 minutes until golden and a toothpick emerges clean. Allow donuts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Whip cream cheese filling using an electric mixer, blending softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Once donuts are thoroughly cooled, pipe or spoon cheesecake filling into the center of each donut. Create a generous pocket of creamy goodness.
- Top each donut with a dollop of cooled peach compote. Optionally, dust with a cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, understanding the texture may slightly change upon refrigeration.
Notes
- Substitute buttermilk with yogurt or milk mixed with lemon juice for a tangy alternative if buttermilk is unavailable.
- Use fresh, ripe peaches for the most intense and natural flavor in the compote, ensuring maximum sweetness and texture.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before filling to prevent cheesecake mixture from melting and losing its creamy consistency.
- Adjust sugar levels in peach compote based on the natural sweetness of your peaches, tasting and modifying as you cook.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg